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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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