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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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