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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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