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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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