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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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