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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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