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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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