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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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