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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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