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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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