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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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