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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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