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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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