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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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