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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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