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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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