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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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