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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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