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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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