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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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