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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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