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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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