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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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