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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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