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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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