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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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