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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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