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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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