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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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