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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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