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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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