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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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