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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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