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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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