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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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