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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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