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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses 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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