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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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