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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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