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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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