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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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