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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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