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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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