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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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