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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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