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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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