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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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