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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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