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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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