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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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