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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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