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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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