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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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