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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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