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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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