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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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