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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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