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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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