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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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