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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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