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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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