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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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