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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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