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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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