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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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