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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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