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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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