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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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