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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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