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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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