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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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