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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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