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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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