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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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