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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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