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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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