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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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