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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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