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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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