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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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