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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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