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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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