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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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