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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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