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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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