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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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