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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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