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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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