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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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