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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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