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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major 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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