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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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