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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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