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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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