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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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