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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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