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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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