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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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