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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources