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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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