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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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