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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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