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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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