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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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