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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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