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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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