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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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