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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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