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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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