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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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