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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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