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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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