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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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