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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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