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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources