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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 and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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