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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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