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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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