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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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