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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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