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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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