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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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