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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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