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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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