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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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