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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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