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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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