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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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