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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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