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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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