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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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