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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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