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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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