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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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