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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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