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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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