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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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