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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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