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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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