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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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