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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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