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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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