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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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