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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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