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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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