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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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