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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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