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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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