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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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