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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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