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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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