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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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