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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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