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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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