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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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