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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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