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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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