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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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