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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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