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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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