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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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