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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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