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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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