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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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