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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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