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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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