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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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