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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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