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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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