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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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