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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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