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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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