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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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