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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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