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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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