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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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