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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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