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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations 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 learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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