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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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