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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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