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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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