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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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