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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education