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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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