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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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