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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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