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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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