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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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