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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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