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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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