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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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