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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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