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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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