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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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