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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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