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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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