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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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