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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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