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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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