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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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