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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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