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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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