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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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