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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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