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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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