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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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