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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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