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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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