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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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