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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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