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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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