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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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