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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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