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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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