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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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