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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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