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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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