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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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