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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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