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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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