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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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