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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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