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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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