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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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