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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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