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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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