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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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