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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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