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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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