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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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