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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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