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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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