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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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