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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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