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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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