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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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