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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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