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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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