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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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