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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores 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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