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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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