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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 (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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