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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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