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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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