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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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