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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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