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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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