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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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