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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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