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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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