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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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