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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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