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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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