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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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