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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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