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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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