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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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