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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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