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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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