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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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