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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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