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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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