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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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