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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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