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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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