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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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