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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major 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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