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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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