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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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