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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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