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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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