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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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