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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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