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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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