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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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