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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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