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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured 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 MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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