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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new 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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