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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important 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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