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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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