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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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