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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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