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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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