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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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