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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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