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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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