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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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