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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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