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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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