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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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