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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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