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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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