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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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