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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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