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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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