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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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