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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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