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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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