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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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