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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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