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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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