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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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