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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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