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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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