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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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