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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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