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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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