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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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