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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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