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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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