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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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