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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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