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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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