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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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