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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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