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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education