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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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