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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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