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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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