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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers 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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