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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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