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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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