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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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