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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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