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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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