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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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