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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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