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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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