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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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