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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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