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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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