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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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