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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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