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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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