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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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