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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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