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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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