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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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