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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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