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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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