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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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