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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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