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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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