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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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