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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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