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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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