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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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