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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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