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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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