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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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