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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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