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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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