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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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