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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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