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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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