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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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