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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive 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 institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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