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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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