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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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