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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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