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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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