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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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