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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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