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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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