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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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