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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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