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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? 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 for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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