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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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