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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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