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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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