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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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