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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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