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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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