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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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