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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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