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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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