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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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