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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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