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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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