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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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