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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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