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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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