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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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