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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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