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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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