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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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