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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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