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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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