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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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