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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education