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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators 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 MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. 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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