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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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