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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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