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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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