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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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