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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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