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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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