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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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