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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? 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 classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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