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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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