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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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