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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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