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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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