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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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