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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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