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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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