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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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