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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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