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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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