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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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