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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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