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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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