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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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