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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key 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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