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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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