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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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