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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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