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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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