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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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