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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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