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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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