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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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