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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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