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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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