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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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