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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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