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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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