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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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