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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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