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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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