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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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