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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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