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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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