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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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