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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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