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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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