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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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