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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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