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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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