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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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