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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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