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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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