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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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