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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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