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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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