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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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