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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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