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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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