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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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