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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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