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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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