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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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