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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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