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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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