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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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