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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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