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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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