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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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