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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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