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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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