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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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