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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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