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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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