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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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