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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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