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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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