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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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