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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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