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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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