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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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