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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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