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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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