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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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