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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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