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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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