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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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