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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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