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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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