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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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