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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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