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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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