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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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