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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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