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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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