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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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