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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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