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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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