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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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