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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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