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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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