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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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