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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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