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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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