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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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