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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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