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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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