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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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