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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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