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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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