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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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