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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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