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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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