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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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