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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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