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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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