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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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