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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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