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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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