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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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