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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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