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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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