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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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